Loud But Peaceful Protests Outside Planned Parenthood

“I am concerned that people will not get the care they need and deserve,” said clinic volunteer Sarah Cyr-Mutty.

The demonstration by opponents angered some abortion-rights supporters and clinic volunteers were available to escort women into the clinic.

“It’s really frustrating to see that the right of somebody to get up in somebody’s face and partake in that intimidating and harassing behavior trumps somebody’s right to access healthcare,” Cyr-Mutty said.

Ruth Schiavone said she’s a sidewalk counselor trying to convince women that abortion is wrong. She says crossing the buffer zone will help her cause.

“Ya know, I think it’s very important to try and talk to her intimately and say ‘Honey, don’t do this to yourself. You will be so sorry’,” Schiavone said.

Gov. Deval Patrick said the state is looking at its options to prevent women from being confronted as they enter clinics. Attorney General Martha Coakley said she will begin work to craft a new state law.